Explore every episode of the podcast The Janice Dean Podcast

It's been 23 years since the terror attacks on 9/11 devastated thousands of families across the country. To this day, many continue to be affected by the aftermath of that horrific day.   Former New York Governor George Pataki joins Janice for a conversation about what 9/11 means to him all these years later. He and Janice also discuss the incredible work done by his foundation, The Governor George Pataki Center, for communities at home as well as Ukraine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Through her advocacy for victims and families of those who contracted Covid-19 in nursing homes, Janice has met with many politicians. Today's guest highlights the importance of putting partisanship aside when it comes to seeking justice.   New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli shares what inspired him to pursue a career in government and unpacks what his role as Comptroller looks like. He and Janice discuss the importance of an independent and bipartisan investigation into the failures of New York's pandemic response. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The 2024 Twisters movie blew audiences away in theaters this summer - but was there any truth to the tornado science portrayed in the film?   Extreme meteorologist and storm-chaser Dr. Reed Timmer makes the Dean's List to debunk the myths and misconceptions of these windy storms. Later, he dives into his passion for meteorology and shares what it's like to be up close and personal with a real-life twister. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On June 24th, 2022, FOX News Analyst Gianno Caldwell lost his 18-year-old brother Christian Caldwell, to a shooting on Chicago's South Side. A year and a half later, Gianno testified before the House Judiciary Committee to address Chicago’s calamitous crime crisis.   He joins Janice on the podcast to share his experience speaking in front of Congress and hopes that his statement continues the conversation on seeking justice for families impacted by senseless crime that’s plaguing major cities. Tell Janice who made your Dean’s List! Follow Janice on Twitter: @janicedean Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The last time newly appointed Co-Host of FOX & Friends Lawrence Jones made the Dean's List, he teased a special project he was working on... Lawrence rejoins Janice to preview his brand-new book, American Man: Speaking the Truth about the War on Masculinity. He explains how he aims to revive the common sense that America needs more than ever, to combat the Left’s never-ending attacks on masculinity. Later, Lawrence shares with listeners how he is adjusting to his new job as the fourth co-host on the FOX & Friends couch. Tell Janice who made your Dean’s List! Follow Janice on Twitter: @janicedean Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The girls are back together!   Co-Host of FOX & Friends First Carley Shimkus and Co-Host of FOX & Friends Ainsley Earhardt join Janice to celebrate Carley's brand-new cookbook, Cooking With Friends.   Carley shares some of her favorite recipes that she's collected and explains to listeners why she decided to include a few of her favorite friends from FOX in the process. Tell Janice who made your Dean’s List! Follow Janice on Twitter: @janicedean Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paula Faris is the founder and leader of CARRY Media, an organization that advocates for moms in the workforce, empowering them to not always “carry it all.” She joins Janice on the podcast to discuss the challenges of motherhood in America. Paula explains why she is dedicated to helping women all over the country who decide to work while simultaneously raising children. She’s cultivated a platform that guides mothers through every chapter of their lives. Later, Paula summarizes her new children's book, Who Do You Want To Be When You Grow Up. Tell Janice who made your Dean’s List! Follow Janice on Twitter: @janicedean Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Empire Center’s Senior Fellow for Health Policy Bill Hammond reports on fast-moving developments in New York’s health care industry and he joins Janice to discuss the nursing home mortality rates during the COVID-19 pandemic. Tell Janice who made your Dean’s List! Follow Janice on Twitter: @janicedean Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chef Andrew Gruel is not only an incredible chef but a rising social justice advocate.   As Janice was shining a light on former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo for his complacency during the pandemic, TV Personality and Chef Andrew Gruel was doing the same in California with Governor Gavin Newsom. Since then, Chef Gruel has not shied away from calling out injustices that many of us are thinking and feeling on social media, making him a true force to be reckoned with.   Chef Gruel joins Janice to speak on his advocacy, cooking career, and love for his family. Tell Janice who made your Dean’s List! Follow Janice on Twitter: @janicedean Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What is the science behind happiness?   Arthur Brooks is a Harvard professor, PhD social scientist, New York Times bestselling author, and columnist at The Atlantic who has been studying and teaching people the science behind happiness for many years.    He joins Janice to discuss his new book, Second Half of Life and Build the Life You Want: The Art and Science of Getting Happier, and to reveal his tips for cultivating the life you've always wanted to live.   Tell Janice who made your Dean’s List! Follow Janice on Twitter: @janicedean Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Janice will never stop seeking truth and accountability. Journalist, Author, and Host of the Infamous podcast, Vanessa Grigoriadis joins Janice for a conversation about her two-part podcast episode on former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo’s fall from grace. Vanessa unravels the former Governor’s mishandling of nursing homes during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, which ultimately affected thousands of senior citizens, including Janice’s in-laws. Later, Janice and Vanessa share their disgust over the former Governor’s 5-million-dollar book deal and the multiple harassment allegations against him that inevitably lead to his resignation from office. Tell Janice who made your Dean’s List! Follow Janice on Twitter: @janicedean Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Electronic devices and social media are the biggest influences on kids today. As a mother of two teenage boys, Janice is no stranger to the influence of technology on today’s youth. Psychotherapist and Family Therapist Thomas Kersting joins Janice to discuss his new book, Raising Healthy Teenagers: Equipping Your Child to Navigate the Pitfalls and Dangers of Teen Life. Thomas shares his best advice when it comes to what's happening in this rapidly changing world and highlights the impact that our devices have on both parents and children. Thomas later unpacks the unique challenges teens face today, including isolation from friends and family, increased screen time, and a steady stream of fear-based media. Tell Janice who made your Dean’s List! Follow Janice on Twitter: @janicedean Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's been 22 years since the terror attacks in New York City, Washington D.C., and Pennsylvania. The sky was clear, the weather was beautiful and then, seemingly within moments the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center came down. Former NY Governor George Pataki (R-NY) tells listeners how he led the state through the recovery efforts and rebuilding of Ground Zero. He reflects on the development of the 9/11 memorial, Freedom Tower, and the transformation of lower Manhattan. Later, Sonia Agron volunteered as a recovery worker at Ground Zero on overnight shifts, while dealing with a multitude of illnesses brought on by exposure to the toxic environment. She joins Janice to tell her story, as well as her husband's, who was among the valiant NYPD officers that responded to the tragic attack. Tell Janice who made your Dean’s List! Follow Janice on Twitter: @janicedean Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's no surprise that social media has a detrimental effect on children's lives - but what are the other hidden threats that exist on these platforms? Tech Journalist Kurt "the Cyber Guy" Knutsson joins Janice for a look at how children are exposed to the many dangers that exist online. Kurt explains why big tech companies don't serve the best interests of their users and shares tips for how parents can establish healthy boundaries for their children's online habits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Multiple Sclerosis is a debilitating disease of the nervous system, where the immune system attacks the protective sheath that covers nerve fibers and causes communication problems between your brain and the rest of your body.    Co-Founder and CEO of StandUp2MS, Regina Schroeder has been battling multiple sclerosis since 1981, she’s devoted her life to raising awareness for the condition and empowering those living with MS. Regina along with StandUp2MS board member, Ian Green join Janice to share both of their experiences with the condition. Regina and Ian inform listeners of the fundraising event they are organizing for StandUp2MS, at the Gotham Comedy Club on Monday, September 18th at 6PM.  To purchase a ticket, visit their website here.   Tell Janice who made your Dean’s List! Follow Janice on Twitter: @janicedean Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Country Artist & Songwriter Lewis Brice is not just a fantastic musician and performer, but he is all about family, love, and the appreciation for the small town from where he was raised. He joins Janice to discuss his brand new single "Product Of," featuring his brother and musician himself, Lee Brice, about their hometown Sumpter, South Carolina. Lewis later shares his thoughts about artificial intelligence and the future of songwriting.  Tell Janice who made your Dean’s List! Follow Janice on Twitter: @janicedean Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A major hurricane made landfall across Florida's Big Bend this past week, the first time a storm of that strength has hit the region since the 1800s. Hurricane Idalia went from a Category 1 hurricane to a powerful Category 3 in just a matter of hours overnight and came crashing ashore Wednesday morning near Keaton Beach. FOX Weather's Hurricane Specialist and Florida resident, Bryan Norcross joins Janice to share his reporting on the horrific storm, detail the important role broadcast meteorologists play, and recall some of the other notable hurricanes he has witnessed throughout his career. Tell Janice who made your Dean’s List! Follow Janice on Twitter: @janicedean Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fox News Chief Meteorologist Rick Reichmuth joins Janice for a conversation about the many, many happenstance jobs he has had throughout his life until he finally discovered his passion: meteorology.   Rick takes listeners through his life journey from receiving a Spanish Literature degree to working as a salesman at a department store, to being a bank teller at Bank of America. He explains that through his assortment of career endeavors, he was finally able to stumble upon his once childhood dream of becoming a weatherman. Tell Janice who made your Dean’s List! Follow Janice on Twitter: @janicedean Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In an industry that controls its artists and content, Country Music Singer-Songwriter John Rich is an anomaly.    John joins Janice to preview his new country album releasing through his own record label, The Country Truth. Plus, he surprises listeners by performing a few lines from his hit single, a song he believes that they can both sing along and relate to. Tell Janice who made your Dean’s List! Follow Janice on Twitter: @janicedean Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This episode is a love letter to satellite radio. Janice is joined by "The Podfather," Podcaster & Media Personality Adam Curry to reflect on how the legacy of radio will live on forever despite the expansion of the audio industry. As a veteran in the media industry, Adam takes listeners through his experience as one of the first MTV VJs of the 90s. Tell Janice who made your Dean’s List! Follow Janice on Twitter: @janicedean Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

FOX Weather Correspondent Max Gorden joins Janice from Maui for a conversation discussing the latest recovery efforts in Hawaii following the historic wildfires. Max brings listeners to the site of the wreckage and devastation as he describes the ongoing efforts of first responders at the scene. Coming from a family of firefighters, Max draws comparisons between the tragic destruction of Lahaina and the 2018 fire that overtook Paradise, CA. Later, Max and Janice discuss the humanity shown after the disaster as the community comes together to help one another recover. Tell Janice who made your Dean’s List! Follow Janice on Twitter: @janicedean Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tyrus has had quite the career, he’s a heavyweight champion, an author, but above all he’s a father. I’m sure you’re wondering, how does the reigning NWA World's Heavyweight Champion become a FOX News Contributor? Well, he joins Janice on the podcast to take his place on the Dean's List and explain how he balances his many, many hats. Tyrus shares how he remains humble amid success, details his journey to becoming a professional athlete, and reveals how his upbringing affects his parenting style today. Plus, he previews his forthcoming book, Nuff Said, available November of 2023. Tell Janice who made your Dean’s List! Follow Janice on Twitter: @janicedean Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In August of 2021, thirteen U.S. service members were killed during President Biden’s military withdrawal in Afghanistan. The Biden administration is under renewed scrutiny following the emotional testimonies given this week by the Gold Star families of the victims. Retired Marine Corps. Colonel Chris Douglas joins Janice to critique the Biden administration's claims regarding the withdrawal and demands that they be held accountable for the lives lost. Later, Colonel Douglas details his life prior to enlisting in the Marines, what influenced his decision to join the military, and gives advice to parents of children who show interest in enlisting. Tell Janice who made your Dean’s List! Follow Janice on Twitter: @janicedean Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

DoorDash has committed to delivering what you need despite turbulent weather. Global Head of Public Affairs at DoorDash Taylor Bennett joins Janice to detail the delivery services Severe Weather Protocol initiative to keep dashers, customers, and merchants safe during emergencies. Taylor explains how the initiative works to improve safety within communities experiencing severe weather, by using real-time weather data to alert app users of hazardous conditions in the area. He later tells Janice about DoorDash's Restaurant Disaster Relief Fund, which provides small businesses with up to $10,000 in grants to cover operating costs such as rent or mortgage repayments, food and beverage inventory, utilities, and supplier costs. Tell Janice who made your Dean’s List! Follow Janice on Twitter: @janicedean Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

At just 9-years-old, Channing Seideman had her first seizure. Although accepting her epilepsy diagnosis was difficult at first, a four-legged friend made her journey less daunting.   Team Lead with Team Channing and epilepsy advocate Channing Seideman shares how her faithful service dogs, Georgie, and Bishop, have helped her to live a safe and peaceful life. She discusses how her canine partnership unfolded, and later lays out ways listeners can help the fight against epilepsy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Attorney, Veteran, former NY Congressman and 2022 New York Gubernatorial candidate, Lee Zeldin joins Janice to discuss his family, career, and how he leads his life in public service. Lee details the horrific drive by gang shooting outside his Long Island home in October of 2022, pinning the crime spike on New York Governor Kathy Hochul and the public's mistrust for law enforcement. Later, Janice analyzes Lee’s op-ed in the New York Post regarding Former New York State Health Commissioner Howard Zucker's time in office during the COVID-19 pandemic. Tell Janice who made your Dean’s List! Follow Janice on Twitter: @janicedean Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Limor Suss has a few life hack tricks up her sleeve! Janice sits down with resident FOX & Friends lifestyle and entertainment expert Limor Suss to discuss food, life hacks, and fun plans for the summer. They discuss the importance of exposing your children to opportunities that grow their independence and how to keep them organized at sleepaway camp. Limor raves about her passion for finding life hacks, such as using an over-the-door shoe organizer for packing and shares her thoughts on monitoring her children's screen time. Plus, Limor shares a tasty recipe that you'll want to try! Tell Janice who made your Dean's List! Follow Janice on Twitter: @janicedean Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This just in...there are aliens among us! Who better to discuss this week's House Oversight national security subcommittee hearing on the spotting of UFOs other than the Host of FOX Across America and Dean's List honoree, Jimmy Failla? Janice and Jimmy reveal how life as we know it will never be the same after the discovery of extraterrestrial life and what this means for the security of our planet. Jimmy emphasizes that aliens could've been hiding in plain sight for years and we were simply too consumed with daily life to notice. Plus, Janice and Jimmy discuss the ongoing SAG-AFTRA and WGA Writers strikes. Tell Janice who made your Dean's List! Follow Janice on Twitter: @janicedean Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's a bird, it's a plane, no wait...it's Superman! Actor & Filmmaker, Dean Cain joins Janice for a conversation about his non-linear path to stardom and his iconic role as Superman in the TV series Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman.   Dean reflects on his college football career and how the unwavering support he received from his parents shaped him into who he is today. He discusses the challenges that come with losing anonymity as a public figure and details his departure from California to Las Vegas.    Later, Dean shares his struggles as a parent raising a child with a health condition and the responsibility that comes with it. Tell Janice who made your Dean’s List! Follow Janice on Twitter: @janicedean Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s the one year anniversary of The Janice Dean Podcast!   Janice sits down with the only person she could possibly celebrate with...Co-Host of FOX & Friends, Host of The Brian Kilmeade Show, and the very first Dean's List recipient...Brian Kilmeade.   Janice and Brian reflect on the past year, recalling some of her favorite guests on the podcast. Later, they weigh in on the Gilgo Beach murders, the 2024 Presidential Election, and Brian’s upcoming vacation. Tell Janice who made your Dean’s List! Follow Janice on Twitter: @janicedean   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

FOX Meteorologist Amy Freeze is back on the Dean's List! She joins Janice to discuss some of the biggest weather stories she's been covering throughout the United States, and to detail her experience judging the annual Coney Island 4th of July Hot Dog Eating Contest. Amy reveals how she saved the competition by warning the administration of a storm heading their way, weighs in on recent extreme heat waves across the country, and suggests to listeners to focus on what can be controlled, rather than fixating on drastic weather changes. Tell Janice who made your Dean’s List! Follow Janice on Twitter: @janicedean Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Executive Director of The Victims Rights Reform Council and the Founder of the political action committee VictimsRightsNY, Jennifer Harrison joins Janice on the podcast to discuss her advocacy for victims of crime and her thoughts on former CNN anchor and NewsNation anchor Chris Cuomo. Janice and Jennifer explain why it bothers them so much about Chris Cuomo's alleged quarantine back in 2020, criticizing him for making jokes on national television while the rest of the country was losing loved ones due to COVID-19. Jennifer later highlights her important advocacy for seniors, small business owners, and victims of crime. Tell Janice who made your Dean’s List! Follow Janice on Twitter: @janicedean Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Start your mornings with Janice & Cheryl! FOX Business Anchor Cheryl Casone joins Janice to share economic advice and emphasize the importance of spending time with family. Cheryl reflects on her career prior to FOX, reminiscing on her time working as a flight attendant and at the New York Stock Exchange. She fills listeners in on the state of the economy and discusses which issues are impacting most Americans. Later, she discusses how her family influenced her to pursue the life she lives now. Tell Janice who made your Dean’s List! Follow Janice on Twitter: @janicedean Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tik Tok grannies, Sandy Hazelip & Ellie Hamby are taking the world by storm! The dynamic duo behind the popular travel blog, Around The World at 80, join Janice to share the inspiration behind their international adventures and how they travel the globe on a budget. Sandy & Ellie emphasize that age is just a number and that their adventures are not stopping anytime soon! Plus, they delight in exciting business opportunities they've received since being in the spotlight. Tell Janice who made your Dean’s List! Follow Janice on Twitter: @janicedean Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kennedy keeps saving the world! Host of the Kennedy Saves The World podcast and former MTV VJ, Kennedy joins Janice to preview the electrifying new chapter of her podcast, as it expands to five days a week. Kennedy reveals how she began identifying as a Libertarian, reminisces on her time at MTV, and highlights a few special upcoming episodes of her podcast. Tell Janice who made your Dean's List! Follow Janice on Twitter: @janicedean Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Though you best know her from your television screen, today's guest has a brand-new book highlighting the drama and the shocking dark-side of one of the Bible's most evil figures.   TV Personality and author Kathie Lee Gifford shares a message of light and hope amid darkness as detailed in her new book, Herod & Mary: The True Story of the Tyrant King and the Mother of the Risen Savior. Later, Kathie Lee and Janice discuss how their faith and family have supported them during times of pain and hardship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Legend has it that on July 4th, 1916, four Polish immigrants settled a heated debate over patriotism by staging a historic hot dog eating contest at Nathan's flagship stand in Coney Island. Since then, Fourth of July at Coney Island was never the same. Nathan’s Famous Senior Marketing Director Phil McCann joins Janice to give a behind-the-scenes look at the iconic hot dog eating competition. They discuss the competition, highlighting renowned contestants like Joey Chestnut and Miki Sudo, and the challenging task of judging the event. With anecdotes from past contests and unique insights into the competition, Phil offers a glimpse into the thrilling and sometimes messy world of competitive hot dog eating. Tell Janice who made your Dean's List! Follow Janice on Twitter: @janicedean Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The girl gang is back together!  FOX & Friends Co-Host Ainsley Earhardt and FOX & Friends First Co-Host Carley Shimkus join Janice, once again, to share all of their most recent life updates, and even sing a couple songs. The ladies discuss all things from motherhood, FOX & Friends co-host Brian Kilmeade, romance novels, summer vacations, and more.  Tell Janice who made your Dean's List! Follow Janice on Twitter: @janicedean Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thanks to her grandson Aron Goodman, Tova Friedman, one of the youngest Polish Holocaust survivors, has over five hundred thousand followers on TikTok.   At just 17 years old Aron is a passionate advocate for social justice, posting short form content of his grandmother’s firsthand account of surviving Auschwitz, serving as a powerful reminder of the atrocities committed during World War II. Aron shares his grandmother’s stories with the world to combat the pervasive antisemitism on the internet and the lack of access to Holocaust education in schools.   Tova and Aron join Janice to share their experience with discrimination, revisiting Auschwitz together years after the camp’s liquidation, and what they are doing to educate the public on the history of the Holocaust. Tell Janice who made your Dean's List! Follow Janice on Twitter: @janicedean Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This year marks the 40th anniversary of one of the most iconic patriotic songs, "God Bless The USA." Country Singer-Songwriter Lee Greenwood wrote the song back in 1983 and it was awarded “Song of the Year” at the 1985 Country Music Awards. He joins Janice on the podcast to discuss his life, career, and songwriting process.   Lee details what inspired him to write the iconic song, explaining what it meant then, and now forty years later. He later teases a very special project that will honor our nation’s heroes for Veteran’s Day. Tell Janice who made your Dean's List! Follow Janice on Twitter: @janicedean   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Happy Father's Day, Dads!   FOX & Friends Co-Host and Superstar Dad Steve Doocy joins Janice to share how he plans to celebrate the holiday as a first-time grandfather.   Steve lists his best parenting tips for Dads and reveals what it was like raising his children versus watching them parent their own kids. Tell Janice who made your Dean's List! Follow Janice on Twitter: @janicedean Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Co-Host of Outnumbered on the FOX News Channel and former White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany joins Janice for a conversation about motherhood, her husband, and her newest book: Serenity in the Storm: Living Through Chaos by Leaning on Christ. Kayleigh reminisces on her political career and how it led her to joining the FOX team. Later, she reflects on the COVID-19 lockdown, and explains how she aims to explore cultural issues in America through a lens of faith instead politics in her book. Tell Janice who made your Dean's List! Follow Janice on Twitter: @janicedean Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Marine Corps veteran and FOX News Contributor Joey Jones makes the Dean's List! He joins Janice for a conversation about his family, career, and new book, Unbroken Bonds of Battle: A Modern Warriors Book of Heroism, Patriotism, and Friendship.   Joey shares how his book narrates the stories of battle-forged friendships; those of whom have supported and inspired him on the battlefield and off. He later details his time overseas and the injury that resulted in the loss of both his legs above the knees, severe damage to his arms. Plus, Joey tells Janice what advice he has for parents with children who want to enlist in the military. Tell Janice who made your Dean's List! Follow Janice on Twitter: @janicedean Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tom Durkin is one of horse racing's most famous voices, covering events such the Breeder's Cup and Triple Crown races for 43 years. After almost 10 years of retirement, Tom is returning to the Belmont Racetrack with FOX, to call the final leg of the Triple Crown race on Saturday, June 10th.   Tom joins Janice to discuss how feels about getting back on the microphone to call one of the most famous races in America, recalls his favorite races called throughout his career, and weighs in on the controversy behind the level of safety for horses that compete. Tell Janice who made your Dean's List! Follow Janice on Twitter: @janicedean Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're taking a trip over to Capitol Hill today on the Janice Dean Podcast! FOX News Senior Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram joins Janice to reflect on his journalism career over his many years in the business.   Chad touches on several congressional issues that are taking priority over on Capitol Hill, from the debt ceiling to daylight savings. He also shares insight on the legendary demon cat that haunts the halls of Congress.   Then, Chad takes listeners through his average day and stresses that news can break at any moment so he must be prepared for all situations. Later, he reveals how the January 6th Capitol riot forever changed the climate of his workplace. Tell Janice who made your Dean's List! Follow Janice on Twitter: @janicedean Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 30th marks World Multiple Sclerosis Day, a holiday dedicated to bringing the global MS community together. As a public figure living with MS, Janice continuously raises awareness for this invisible chronic illness. The Executive Director of Operations and Communications at MS Focus, Kasey Minnis joins Janice to discuss how the foundation advocates for people living with multiple sclerosis. Kasey shares financial, wellness, and medical resources for people living with the disease and how to best care for themselves while living with Multiple Sclerosis. Later, Janice and Kasey emphasize the importance of having patience with yourself as you begin treatment and finding a primary care physician that acknowledges your symptoms. Plus, Kasey shares an exciting limited edition MS Day souvenir that will be available for purchase. Tell Janice who made your Dean's List! Follow Janice on Twitter: @janicedean Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Da-dum, da-dum, da-dum…it’s Shark Week on the Janice Dean podcast!   Janice is joined by author and journalist, Michael Capuzzo for a conversation on his best-selling book, Close To Shore: A True Story of Terror in An Age of Innocence. Michael reveals details about that fateful July in 1916 on the New Jersey shore that would later become the inspiration for several books, movies and most notably the classic Steven Spielberg thriller, “Jaws.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Happy Fleet Week, NYC!    The 35th annual nautical event has already kicked off, welcoming ships of Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen to Staten Island and Manhattan. Janice is joined by several Fleet Week experts on this episode to help her celebrate the iconic occasion.   Regional President of the USO Northeast, Rebecca Parkes sets the stage for what the USO is doing in celebration of Fleet week, sharing how the organization is hosting a series of programs for service members to relax and enjoy their time in New York. Then, the President of the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum Susan Marenoff-Zausner emphasizes how veteran and current service members and the stories told about them is what makes Fleet Week so special.   Later, President of the New York Council Navy League and U.S. Navy Captain Frank Russo reminds listeners that while Memorial Day can act as a kickoff for summer, it's truly for remembering those who made the ultimate sacrifice of protecting our country. Tell Janice who made your Dean's List! Follow Janice on Twitter: @janicedean Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The 149th running Kentucky Derby took place on May 6, 2023 at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. Trainer of Kentucky Derby-winner Rich Strike, Eric Reed joins Janice to reflect on the past year, since winning the derby in 2022.   Eric shares how he knew that Rich Strike would have a fighting chance at winning the entire race, explains how he has been working to make his horse more accessible to visitors over the past year, and expresses his gratitude for being able to compete in such a prestigious event. He later weighs in on the tragic deaths of 7 horses at the track this year and teases a movie and documentary to be made about his win IN 2022, with Rich Strike.  Tell Janice who made your Dean's List! Follow Janice on Twitter: @janicedean Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This past week, Janice was invited to testify in front of the Select Subcommittee on The Coronavirus Pandemic, for the hearing titled, "Like Fire Through Dry Grass: Nursing Home Mortality & COVID-19 Policies.” Janice, along with other family members of nursing home residents impacted by COVID-19 testified in hopes of receiving answers and accountability for how former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo and his administration compromised the safety of nursing home patients during the pandemic. She invites Peter Arbeeny, who also lost a parent to COVID-19, to join her on the podcast to talk about his advocacy and investigative journalism he has done in the last few years. He details his COVID-19 nursing home timeline, documenting every important day during the pandemic and the tragic mistakes that were made by the Cuomo Administration.  Tell Janice who made your Dean's List! Follow Janice on Twitter: @janicedean Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices